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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 304.97 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 304.97 and 199.05 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 304.97 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/304.97 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 304.97 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 60,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,703.28/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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